The latest announcements from the Principal, PTSO, and NPS...

Track Team

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Our track teams finished their Indoor season on Monday when they hosted league rival Cambridge Rindge and Latin.

The teams were great hosts and their performances showed their hard work during their most unusual season.

Summer Basketball Shooting Clinic

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Steve Matthews current Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the DCL Large Champion Newton South Lions, and one of college basketball’s all-time great shooters, will run four-day shooting clinics this summer.  Attendees will learn how to shoot with perfect form. The clinics will include all aspects of the game of basketball. There will be lectures, drills, contests, and games.

Location:  Cold Spring Park, 1094 Beacon St. Newton, MA 02461

Dates & Session Times:

  • Monday, June 28th – Thursday, July 1st
  • Tuesday, July 6th – Friday, July 9th
  • Monday, July 26th – Thursday, July 30th
  • Session 1: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Session 2: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • *Each session limited to 24 attendees

Boys & Girls entering grades 5-9 (Fall 2021). View clinic flyer.

Please complete and submit the application online at: stevematthewsshootingclinic.com

Correct Link for PTSO Fundraiser $4000 for Class of 2021

Posted on April 9, 2021 by PTSO CoPresident in For Seniors, Midweek From the PTSO 2021

Each year, the Newton South PTSO organizes and funds SouthFest, an after-Prom celebration for all seniors and their dates at South.  While the pandemic has brought many challenges, the PTSO is focused on making this event happen for the senior class. With plans still being confirmed with the Mayor’s office, Parks/Rec and Newton Health & Human Services, we are moving forward to make this year’s SouthFest a safe, compliant, and most importantly, memorable evening for our departing seniors.

The PTSO and faculty have worked closely with the Class of 2021 officers and have submitted a proposed plan for a combined Prom/SouthFest event to Parks/Rec and Newton Health and Human Services.   The proposed event is planned for June 6 (rain date June 7).  In addition, we hope to provide year-end celebration events such as 21-Day Countdown celebration with food trucks during lunch blocks; and a last day of school event with banner signing and ice cream truck.

The PTSO has spent an average of $14,000 for SouthFest over the years.  This year, we budgeted $10,000 with the uncertainty of the school year.  But given the planned return of students to campus, we are asking for your help to fund a gap of $4,000 so we can celebrate the senior class in a safe yet festive way. The donations will fund multiple tents to comply with current social distance protocols and entertainment activities. And this year, donated funds will also help offset Prom ticket costs.

Donate today
https://newtonsouthptso.org/southfest/donation/

If you would like to contribute in a different way, we encourage you to be an adult monitor during the event as it will require more oversight.  The Class of 2021 is grateful for your support.

High School Start/End Time Proposal

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics
On Monday, April 12th the School Committee will review a proposal to change the start and end times of high school to 9:00 am – 3:45 pm.

Newton South HOME games protocol – Spring 2021.

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Home Games; Fitted masks required for all participants. NO GAITERS ALLOWED.

Pre-game:

-NSHS staff member or coach greets visiting team – directs them to the appropriate field as needed

-Visiting team head coach is responsible for COVID-19 screening all of their team members and other coaches who will be in attendance.

Spring Sports Registration is OPEN

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Spring sports registration on FamilyID is OPEN. All students participating are required to have a current physical on file. Please notice that the state requires in-person physicals for sports activities. Telehealth appointments are not acceptable. The Covid coach for the Spring season is Mr. Patrick Jordan Quern. Please see the preliminary protocol that our

coaches will follow for Spring 2021:

Pre-Practice;

-NSHS coaches will ask each player to fill out the COVID symptom form by 1 PM.

-Any student answering yes to any question will be kept out of practice. The coach will contact Covid coach immediately and text AD.

-COVID coach talks to the student, contacts their family and sends the student home. He will also contact the AD and school nurse with the findings.

-Sharing food or drink is not allowed at this time (no cakes, cupcakes, pizza, fruits, seeds, etc)

Post Practice

-Equipment that is shared by the team has to be cleaned (use spray bottles and paper towels set for that purpose) before it is put away. That includes cones and extra balls. To be done by the coach that uses it.

-Students have to take their equipment home and clean it before their next practice.

-Please refer to general MIAA guidelines for best practices.

Away Games

Pre-game:

-Each team head coach is responsible for COVID-19 screening of all their team members before 1 PM.

-If students answer yes to any screening question, the student can not travel to the visiting school.

-Covid coach is contacted, the family is contacted, the head coach is contacted.

Boys Volleyball

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Boys volleyball this Spring! Athletes wanted!!

Have a high vertical? Highly coordinated? Want a chance at winning a state championship and being part of a supportive team? No prior experience required. Join one of the top programs in the state. Register for tryouts on the Newton South Athletics website.

You can also reach out to our Head coach Lucas Coffeen at coffeenl@newton.k12.ma.us with your questions.

Indoor Track

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

Track teams will host CRL on Monday, April 12 at 4:45 PM. This meet will close the Fall 2 Track season. The coaches will host skill clinics during the week for interested students. Please contact the coaches directly for information:

Coach Ted Norton (boys) at nte-rr@nortonent.com

Coach Steven McChesney (girls) mcchesneysteven@yahoo.com

Please notice that Spring track registration is filling up quickly. Register soon!

Unified Basketball

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

The Unified Basketball team defeated Waltham 49 to 39 on Senior Day! The team is undefeated and will play their last game of the season on Tuesday, April 13 at Newton North. The game will be streamed and starts at 4:30 PM.

Link for the Unified Basketball game at Newton North-4:30 PM

https://youtu.be/0w7rqUh2AvY

DCL Cheer and Dance Competition

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Manisha Kasana in Athletics

The Cheerleading and Dance teams are traveling to Waltham on Saturday, April 10 to participate in the first-ever outdoor DCL championship. The competition starts at 1 PM. DCL credential identifications are required. Only two spectators per family are allowed to enter at the time of team performance. Once the team finished all fans are required to leave the school. Thank you for your cooperation.

Cheer: Warm-up time 2:15 PM-Perform: 2:30 PM

Dance: Warm-up time: 2:45 PM Performance 3 PM.

The live broadcast will start at 1:00 PM. The link to the competition is below.

https://youtu.be/Q-A3KSKw71c